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Temporary Business Analyst
Ubisoft
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Company Description
Ubisoft is composed of over 12,000 talented people located in 28 countries across the globe. With around 85% of its staff devoted to game development, Ubisoft has the 2nd largest in-house creative team in the world.
The company’s 27 different creative studios work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more.
With an expansive global distribution network, Ubisoft is also a company that stays in close contact with its local fans.
Job Description
Ubisoft Entertainment, a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry, is currently seeking a Temporary Business Analyst for its Strategic Planning and Analysis department. The position is based in San Francisco, CA and will report to the Manager, Business Planning.
Responsibilities:
Demand Planning and Inventory Management:
• Forecast demand for new launches and catalog titles while understanding impact from replenishment parameters, seasonal trends, markdowns and marketing/promotional activities.
• Act as a link between Retail Sales Planning, Manufacturing and Operations to ensure we receive product in time and alleviate any process related issues.
• Apply inventory management best practices to optimize sales and inventory levels and to continue to improve reporting processes.
Market Intelligence – Retail Sales Planning:
• Support Business Intelligence with market-level analyses of industry trends and report on competitive insights.
• Partner with internal teams to produce ad hoc analyses, reports and presentations using a combination of internal, retailer and market-level data.
• Monitor and publish reports on overall business performance of Ubisoft titles.
• Be alert to video game news and become an industry expert.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in statistics, math and/or business required; MS or MBA a plus.
• 3 years’ experience in business analytics with strong analytical skills
• Ability to understand and interpret retail and market data, develop actionable reports and analytics, and identify business opportunities.
• Ability to interact with retail clients in a professional manner, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Must have expert skills with MS Excel
• Experience with reporting systems such as MicroStrategy & Tableau a plus.
• Must be passionate about the video game industry
Additional Information
Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.